Bajaj Dominar 400 (Pulsar VS400) Launch Next Month

While the Pulsar range has been the hot favorite amongst affordable performance bike buyers, Bajaj thinks it’s only apt to not sell its upcoming 400cc under the Pulsar moniker. Hence, the long awaited BajajPulsar VS400 (aka CS400) will be now known as the Bajaj Dominar 400. The Dominar 400 will share in plenty with the Duke 390. However, it remains largely true to the Pulsar CS400 concept we saw at the 2014 Expo. The erstwhile 200NS is the first Pulsar to borrow from its Duke cousin. This time around, Bajaj has decided to come up with a higher displacement product based on the KTM 390 Duke. Powering the Bajaj Dominar 400 is a re-tuned version of the Duke’s 373.2cc engine. The Bajaj Dominar 400 launch will happen in December. Read on for Bajaj Dominar 400 Price, Top Speed, Mileage, Specifications and Features.

Bajaj plans to launch more models in the Dominar series. The manufacturer is likely to market this bike is a long distance cruiser. We have already posted many videos and spy images of the Dominar 400. However, the latest image (above) has to be the clearest picture of the upcoming bike. The Bajaj Dominar 400 launch is likely to be followed by the launch of Pulsar RS400.

Bajaj Dominar 400 Launch Date

Model

Launch Date

Dominar 400

December 2016

As we have been reporting for a while now, the Bajaj Dominar 400 launch date will fall in November, 2016. The launch of the Dominar 400 was earlier scheduled to take place in October. However, BAL decided to push if to November to concentrate on higher sales during festive seasons. Bookings for the Dominar 400 are likely to begin soon. The Dominar 400 borrows in plenty from the Duke 390.

Powering the Dominar 400 is the same 373cc engine, albeit in a different state of tune. We believe that the Dominar 400 will have a top speed of roughly 155 KMPH. The new Dominar 400 is the second Bajaj bike to launch this year. BAL launched the Bajaj V150 commuter earlier this year.

The Dominar 400 will be the highest priced Bajaj product on sale. The bike will share its engine and many cycle parts with the KTM Duke 390. Performance is likely to be at part with most of the rivals. Another highlight of the Dominar 400 is its world class design. The Dominar looks like a slightly toned down Ducati Diavel, no? The Bajaj Dominar 400 launch should mark a really important event.

Bajaj Dominar 400 Price in India

With Single-Channel ABS

Rs. 1.68 Lakh

With Dual-Channel ABS

Rs 1.80 Lakh

The Bajaj Dominar 400 is likely to go on sale for Rs 1.68 Lakh. Top model could cost Rs 1.80 lakh. The Dominar 400 will be priced below the 390 Duke. Expect the upcoming Bajaj bike to reach dealerships very soon. Bajaj has been silently rolling out updates for the entire Pulsar range and the Dominar 400 launch will follw suit.

Powering the Dominar 400 is the same 373 cc, single-cylinder engine that powers the KTM 390 Duke. The engine comes mated to a six speed manual transmission. The Dominar 400 will have a max. power-torque output of 35 PS-33 Nm. This will make the VS400 considerably less powerful than its Duke cousin. However, the lower power could have led to higher mileage. The Dominar 400 is likely to benefit from BAL’s DTSi Triple Spark Plug technology. The Dominar 400 should have a top speed of 155 km/h. Braking comes from disc brakes at both ends. Other highlights include stylish 17-inch alloy, ABS and gas-charged monoshock.

While the CS400 concept has upside down front forks, the Dominar 400 will make do with conventional telescopic forks. Apart from this slight change, the Dominar 400 mirrors the Pulsar CS400.

Bajaj Dominar 400 Mileage

City

27 KMPL

Highway

33 KMPL

Overall

30 KMPL

Lower power than 390 Duke should help the Bajaj Dominar 400 Mileage to be roughly 30 kmpl.

Bajaj Dominar 400 Review Walk-around Video

Bajaj Dominar 400 Design Review

The Bajaj Dominar 400 looks almost same as the CS400. The world-class design continues to impress. Designers of the Dominar 400 seem to have looked at the Ducati Diavel for inspiration. The Dominar 400 is likely to excite many. The Bajaj Dominar 400 also looks like an elder sibling of the 200NS. The front fascia gets an aggressive look and the LED headlamp impress. The Dominar 400, however, misses out on the upside down forks featured on the CS400. The Dominar 400 also makes do without clip-on handlebars. However, this enhances its street fighter image. The Dominar 400 boasts a fully digital speedo cluster. It displays speedometer, tachometer, odometer, fuel level and gear shift indicator. It also shows tell tale signs for air filter replacement and other such things.

The Dominar 400 comes with a split-seat setup. The CS400 had a single seat. Other features of this bike’s design are- muscular tank, aggressive headlamp, sporty tail section and LED taillamps. The Dominar 400 won’t have any garish body graphics. We feel that the Bajaj Dominar 400 launch will lead to advent of mean-looking, powerful Indian sports cruiser.

Bajaj Dominar 400 Competition

Bajaj Dominar 400 Engine and Transmission

Powering the new Bajaj Dominar 400 is a 373cc single cylinder engine. This engine comes from the KTM Duke 390. Power output is around 35 PS and peak torque roughly 33 Nm. This engine comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The Dominar 400 boasts disc brakes on both ends. We also like those stylish 17 inch alloy wheels.

Bajaj Dominar 400 Braking and Suspensions

The Pulsar CS400 Concept from Auto Expo 2014 featured USD forks up front. However, the Dominar 400 gets conventional telescopic forks. The rear gets a mono suspension. The Dominar 400 gets a long wheelbase and a box-section swingarm for high speed stability. The Dominar 400 is likely to come with MRF RevZ C1 tires. Please note that the KTM 390 Duke gets ultra sticky Metzelers. The Bajaj Dominar 400 gets disc brakes at both wheels. It also gets single-channel ABS as standard fitment.

The Bajaj Dominar 400 launch date will fall in December, 2016. Prices could start at roughly Rs. 1.68 Lakh. Stay tuned to Car Blog India for more on the Bajaj Dominar 400 price in India, launch date, top speed, mileage and specifications.

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